The cork was soft, the bottom broke and it was showing signs of starting to leak by. There was heavy sediment and filtering was required. The aroma was strong with blackberry, citrus and spice. The taste on the hard palate is mild with blackberry and vanilla. The flavor on the soft palate falls apart and all you get is a bit of a weak grape flavor. There is a vanilla and tobacco flavor on the tip of the tongue and it transitions into a light burn on the middle. The finish is woefully lacking any refinement.
I am very disappointed in this bottle, the best time to drink this wine has passed. If you have a bottle drink it now. It reminds me of a €10 bottle of Royal Porto at this point. It is still drinkable and enjoyable as long as you are not paying for the bottle. I recommend trying the Warre's vintage 1980.
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Solid cork medium sediment (needs filtering). Deep cherry red color. Wonder aroma of black currant, dark cherries and blackberries with a light earthy floral. On the hard palate black currant, orange peel and spices. It quickly leaves the hard palate slightly dry. The soft palate is filled with blackberry and cherry that really open up with a light acidic bite. On the tip of the tongue you can really taste the black currant on the tip of the tongue, along with a vanilla spice and caramel. The middle of the tongue transitions to pipe tobacco and dark chocolate. The back of the tongue has a rich tobacco flavor. The finish is short and dry, yet fulfilling.
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Solid cork with medium sediment (needs filtering). The nose is subtitle slightly sweet and acidic with berries and light floral. The hard-palate is a wash with a wonderful taste of Bing cherry, plum, dark chocolate and caramel. The soft-palate brings out a slight acidity with black currant, Bing cherries and the slight hint of tobacco. The tip of the tongue starts with dark chocolate, vanilla, and cherries. The middle transitions into and raisin and chocolate flavor. The cheeks taste chocolate and tobacco. The finish is a medium finish with a light brandy burn. Overall this port is moist and very pleasant.
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1977 Warre Porto Late Bottled Vintage
2/18/2024 - R. K. Moe wrote: 85 Points
The cork was soft, the bottom broke and it was showing signs of starting to leak by. There was heavy sediment and filtering was required. The aroma was strong with blackberry, citrus and spice. The taste on the hard palate is mild with blackberry and vanilla. The flavor on the soft palate falls apart and all you get is a bit of a weak grape flavor. There is a vanilla and tobacco flavor on the tip of the tongue and it transitions into a light burn on the middle. The finish is woefully lacking any refinement.
I am very disappointed in this bottle, the best time to drink this wine has passed. If you have a bottle drink it now. It reminds me of a €10 bottle of Royal Porto at this point. It is still drinkable and enjoyable as long as you are not paying for the bottle. I recommend trying the Warre's vintage 1980.
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1980 Warre Porto Vintage
2/17/2024 - R. K. Moe wrote: 92 Points
Solid cork medium sediment (needs filtering). Deep cherry red color. Wonder aroma of black currant, dark cherries and blackberries with a light earthy floral. On the hard palate black currant, orange peel and spices. It quickly leaves the hard palate slightly dry. The soft palate is filled with blackberry and cherry that really open up with a light acidic bite. On the tip of the tongue you can really taste the black currant on the tip of the tongue, along with a vanilla spice and caramel. The middle of the tongue transitions to pipe tobacco and dark chocolate. The back of the tongue has a rich tobacco flavor. The finish is short and dry, yet fulfilling.
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1994 Warre Porto Vintage
2/14/2024 - R. K. Moe Likes this wine: 93 Points
Solid cork with medium sediment (needs filtering). The nose is subtitle slightly sweet and acidic with berries and light floral. The hard-palate is a wash with a wonderful taste of Bing cherry, plum, dark chocolate and caramel. The soft-palate brings out a slight acidity with black currant, Bing cherries and the slight hint of tobacco. The tip of the tongue starts with dark chocolate, vanilla, and cherries. The middle transitions into and raisin and chocolate flavor. The cheeks taste chocolate and tobacco. The finish is a medium finish with a light brandy burn. Overall this port is moist and very pleasant.
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